Football

As the new County League season kicks off, Wick Groats boss Kevin Anderson says his team can handle the pressure of trying to make it eight in a row.

Wick Academy under-17s turned in a solid performance against league leaders Alness in what was a must-win match.

Wick Academy looked set to return from Rothes on Saturday with three points until a late double by Allen Mackenzie turned the game on its head.

Wick Academy boss Tom McKenna praised his makeshift team for their “spirited” display at Rothes on Saturday.

Wick Academy manager Tom McKenna says he will have three-quarters of his regular team missing for Saturday’s Highland League clash with Rothes.

Highland Amateur Cup holders Pentland United have been handed a tricky preliminary round home tie against Thurso Swifts later this month.

Wick Academy boss Tom McKenna was angered by the red card that had such a huge bearing on the outcome of Saturday's defeat to Cove Rangers.

Wick Academy conceded three goals in the last five minutes in a 5-0 defeat to Highland League leaders Cove at Balmoral Stadium.

Wick Academy will put their unbeaten Highland League run on the line on Saturday when they travel to face leaders Cove Rangers.

Buckie’s assistant boss Lewis MacKinnon admitted Wick Academy were the fitter team as the Scorries adapted better to tough conditions.

Tom McKenna praised the work ethic of his Wick Academy players as they saw off Buckie Thistle to boost their bid for a top seven place.

Wick Academy extended their unbeaten league run to eight games with a 2-0 victory over Buckie thanks to two goals by Marc Macgregor.

Wick Academy extended their unbeaten run in the Highland League to seven games with a 2-0 victory over Nairn County on Wednesday.

GOLSPIE Sutherland have secured the North Caledonian League title, while Thurso and Halkirk are hoping for better things next season.

A FOUR-goal haul by Lucas Reid helped Caithness United under-13s to a 5-2 victory over their Elgin City counterparts.

Wick Academy paid the price for a poor first-half display as their Highland League Cup run came to an end at Cove.

THE chance to get to a first final in four years beckons for Wick Academy when they take on Cove Rangers in the semi-final of the Highland League Cup.

THURSO ran out 2-0 winners against Halkirk last Saturday after shading the first half and vastly improving in the second.

SCORRIES boss Tom McKenna admits last week’s 2-1 win against Strathspey Thistle was one the Wick Academy of old would have thrown away.

WICK Academy manager Tom McKenna was singing the praises of Sean McCarthy after the keeper's heroics helped earn a point against Inverurie Locos on Saturday.